In a message dated 01/08/01 11:13:34 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< I was heartened somewhat by comments by two prominent people in the movie
business. Steven Spielberg said that his kids were really mad at him for
making Jurassic Park age-rated, because they were too young to go - and he
stuck to his word, and they didn't get to see it until they were old enough.
>>
Hmm, that may be true, though I have another, less admirable recollection of
the certification of Jurassic Park. A lot of people noted that it was a
pretty scary film given that it was rated PG in this country. Turns out that
the British Board of Film Certification had decided on a 12 rating, and
Spielberg (or his "people") persuaded them to change it to a PG and add an
extra warning for parents that it "may be unsuitable for young children" or
words to that effect. Basically, they bent the rules because it was the most
powerful man in Hollywood. I thought it sucked. I also thought the film
sucked. Still, my view clearly didn't prevail...
BTW, I had a look at the NBL site - great pics!
Azeem in London
NP: Castaway on telly, not Nicolas Roeg's finest, but it does feature the
divine Amanda Donohoe in her first starring role. Never get tired of
watching this film, sigh...
